With all the concerns about the state budget deficit, here’s an interesting question:

One year of care for a client in the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) homecare program costs the state around $13,000 a year, while one year of nursing home care for the same individual costs taxpayers $60,000 and year and up.

Yet every year, it seems, the IHSS program faces serious budget cuts while nursing homes are fully funded. Why is that?  Suggestions welcome.